Outdoor Projects (2013)

Projects as rugged as all outdoors – and fun to build! Outdoor Projects, a collection of the best weather-worthy projects from Fine Woodworking, belongs in every workshop. Packed with exciting projects, it’s perfect for beginners, accomplished craftsmen, and anyone who enjoys building sturdy stuff.

Make great things for your yard – and save some money, too. With step-by-step directions, you can quickly make good-looking accessories for your yard. Whether it’s a compost bin or a potting bench, you can build it as well or better than a purchased model. And, for the gardener in your life, there are two all-time favorites – a simple arbor and a more complex pergola. Whichever you choose, it will be a lovely focal point in the landscape.

Build chairs and benches that will last. Outdoor furniture is an easy introduction to furniture building for beginners and a nice change of pace for advanced woodworkers. And you’ll certainly find whatever you’re looking for in Outdoor Projects, with choices that range from super-simple garden seating to a detailed Asian-style bench. And all the classics are here, too: the ever-popular Adirondack chair, including a reinvented version, an English garden bench and a modern outdoor chair.

Add a sturdy table to your outdoor setting. Whatever your skill level, you’ll find a table that will give you long-lasting service in Outdoor Projects, including: A simple red cedar table that can be made with basic tools. A traditional pedestal table crafted from long-lasting ipé wood. And a rustic stick table that recreates the charm of yesteryear.

Know what it takes to build for outdoor use. Outdoor Projects also includes seasoned advice specifically geared to building outdoor pieces. You’ll learn how to start with tough wood, construct strong joints, and select a finish that withstands all kinds of weather.